Mr. HALLEY. Mr. Peterson also explained that there are some names in the statement that he has there that he would not want to make public, but will give the committee privately. The couple had four children together, including two adopted sons and two biological daughters. Gus Alex in recent years has become an important figure in the syndicate and has been particularly close to Jack Guzik. In other words, the law violators dictate law-enforcement policies and control certain law-enforcement agencies. This Lester A. Kruse, the fellow I am talking about, on April 26, 1940, a Federal grand jury returned three indictments before Federal Judge James A. Wilkerson, naming Western Union and 18 gamblers and horse-race-news distributors as operators of schemes to take over the lucrative racing information business abandoned by Moe Annenberg. That is the King's Ransom Scotch. He was given a conditional release from the Federal prison at Terre Haute, Ind., in December 1942. Hetogs was the final member of the crew of burglars who could have been or were involved in the burglary of Accardo's home. In recent years Humphreys has been associated with Guzik, "Little New York" Campana and many other prominent members of the Capone syndicate. What's the use of risking your life, when you can't enjoy the wealth that comes with it? ; William G. O'Brien, alias William Keough, Chicago, former Nation-wide representative in the Southeast with headquarters in Miami ; William Molasky, St. Louis, indicted with Annenberg on tax charges, formerly associated with Pioneer News Service in St: Louis; Morris Kopit, St. Louis, gambler and associate of Molasky. In 1950 the Chicago headquarters for Continental Press, which disseminates racing-news information throughout the United States, is located at 431 South Dearborn Street, Chicago. Taran was finally located in Brainerd, Minn. De Lordo was named by James Egan, the payoff man in the gang killing of Martin (Sonny Boy) Quirk, which killing occurred on September 18, 1943, as having been implicated with John Joseph Williams and others in the killing. That is spelled U-a-l-e or, commonly, Y-a-l-e. The CHAIRMAN. The police learned that Ralph Buglio and DeMere had been in the Plantation Cafe just prior to the shooting. He has been arrested on numerous occasions but has never been convicted or retained in jail for any length of time. Mr. Brown has been here since yesterday and wants to go back home tonight. But he was released on his own recognizance. Powered by. Mr. Peterson, will you come around, please? A protg of Prohibition-era boss Al Capone, Accardo ordered a combined 10 revenge slayings and cover-up murders tied to the daring predawn break-in. A short time later Ralph O'Hara became head of the Motion Picture Operators Union of Chicago, Local 110. On June 12, 1931, Fusco was indicted with Al Capone and other members of the Capone mob in Federal court, totaling 69 defendants, charged with liquor conspiracy. He is a well-known gambler in Chicago for the past probably 30 years, I guess, and his last name is Ryan. Most of those activities of course were in the bootlegging field. I believe Mr. Newton from Denver. In 1944 information was received that Leslie Kruse lived at 4300 Marine Drive. The purchase was made in the name of Irving Haim and the money was obtained from a New Orleans bank on notes secured by Irving Haim, Phil Kastel, Frank Costello and William Helis. By all accounts he still was the most powerful mobster in Chicago, and thus a good man to have as a friend. Throughout the United States the mob held sway. Anthony "Joe Batters" Accardo, the long time Boss of the Chicago Outfit and protege of Al Capone sought revenge on a crew of thieves who broke into his River Forest mansion. Mr. Peterson, what are the Whitely brands? Feedback or questions? In addition to maintaining close contact with various prominent members of the syndicate in Chicago, he has associated with John and Fred Angersola, usually referred to as John and Fred King, from Cleveland. Last reports were to the effect that Imburgio was suffering from Burger's disease, which has incapacitated him. Humphreys was also one of those against whom an injunction was issued in 1940 that I mentioned a short while ago to the Bartenders and Beverage Dispensers Union, Local 278. On November 20, 1930, he was found guilty and sentenced to a term of 5 years in the Federal penitentiary and fined $7,500. I am inclined to think that is the same fellow. The CHAIRMAN. In 1943 -. Since Frank Nitti committed suicide in 1943, Tony Accardo has frequently been considered the leader of the Capone syndicate. For the information of the press and others here, the committee will continue with Mr. Peterson's statement at 2:30 this afternoon in this room, but his statement will be interrupted at 3:15, at which time Mr. William Brown, the president of the Pioneer News Service, will testify. You say that happened in Wisconsin? Another Federal indictment was returned on January 31, 1930, growing out of his efforts to swindle, cheat, and defraud the United States Government. One of the early bodyguards of Capone was Louis (Little New York) Campagna. In 1931 the crime commission named him as a public enemy. It seemed as if the group of burglars who were responsible for the grave insult had all been dealt with, but Accardo wasn't finished. Mr. PETERSON. Senator WILEY. Are the rest of them American citizens? Vogel has been the secretary and treasurer of the Apex Cigarette Service, Inc., 1010 George Street., Chicago. Tony Accardo was the most successful mob boss of all time.At the top for 48 years!To put that in perspective Al Capone was boss for 5 years(1925-30)and John Gotti from 1985 to his death in 2002,but more than half of that he was in jail.Accardo did it all,from young apprentice of Capone favorite "Machine Gun" Jack McGurn to shooter in the St . Much like Capone, Giancana craved attention and loved the limelight. Specializing in bookmaking, Accardo took control of the wire services that carried racing information. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth Louque. Phil D'Andrea, as you know, was recently - in 1943 - convicted with other Capone gangsters in the movie extortion case. In May 1931 Ralph Capone was allegedly operating the Casanova Club, 1025 North State Street, Chicago, Ill. With reference to the Federal income-tax violation Ralph Capone received a sentence of 3 years in a Federal penitentiary and a $10,000 fine in one case, a similar sentence in a second case and a year in the Cook County House of Correction and a $10,000 fine in the third indictment. Hunt was found at the scene with a discharged shotgun in a golf bag. Unfortunately, I was under such pressure in trying to get ready; in fact, I just finished dictating it yesterday before I left and I didn't have extra copies. Ricca frequently has used the name of DeLucia, and the owner of record of the property in Long Beach, Ind., is in the name of Nancy DeLucia. In March 1943 Lester Kane, who gave his address at that time as 2437 Greenleaf, was arrested with Ralph Pierce, 6514 South Morgan Street, for questioning in connection with the murder of Estelle Carey. Mr. PETERSON. I do not seem to have it with me. However, they were subsequently released as a result of court action and are presently on parole pending appeal. Phil was an intelligent and fair gangster. Mr. PETERSON. The St. Valentines Day Massacre sent shockwaves throughout Chicago, causing the government to crack down harder on organized crime in the city. The CHAIRMAN. In 1937 -. That is right. And he and Swanson also had their throats slashed. In 1931, Capone was found guilty of tax evasion and sent to prison. Estelle Carey was once the dice girl employed by Nick Circella, alias Nick Dean. On June 26, 1931, Lawrence Imburgio was arrested in a roadhouse near Wheaton, Ill. in company of Claude Maddox, Tony Capezio, Rocco De Grazio, and Doc Stacey. He has since been writing for more than five years, developing his expertise in subjects like Soviet history as well as World War II, and his work has appeared in Esquire, Hyperallergic, Polygon, History Today, and The New York Observer. In 1947 it is known that Evans claimed to be the owner of the establishment. He writes daily for The Oakland Press in Metro Detroit and focuses on Mob activity in Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia and New England. By the late 1940s the "Capone mob" was called The Outfit, and was run by Antonino "Joe Batters" Accardo (photo right). On February 11, 1933, Frank DeMere, 26 years of age, residing at 7118 South Seeley Avenue, Chicago, was shot outside the Plantation Cafe, a Black and Tan restaurant at Fifty-first and Michigan Avenue, Chicago. Paul Ricca, together with several other members of the Capone syndicate, including John Roselli of the west coast, and Louis Kaufman on the east coast, conspired to extort a million dollars from the movie industry. His father was a humble shoemaker and his mother was a homemaker. I believe it goes farther north than Roosevelt Road. They settled it for about 20 cents on the dollar. He was arrested many times afterward on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. During the Dillinger investigation, incidentally, he was one of the principal contacts with "Baby Face" Nelson, the most notorious killer of that gang. On October 1, 1926, he was indicted, together with Al Capone, the mayor and chief of police of Cicero, Ill., and many others. I haven't gone too much into the government angle, although I may cover that somewhat in the testimony. He has operated handbooks on the North Side of Chicago and has been the owner of the Boogie Woogie Club, 1709 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago. As early as 1932 the press reported that Rocco, Andrew, and Nick De Grazia were in control of slot machines for the syndicate in the western suburbs. The CHAIRMAN. Mangano was an important figure in the Capone syndicate. He is still on the outside, but the litigation is still pending as to whether or not he will have to return in accordance with the decision of the court in New Orleans. Cicero has long been the headquarters for the Capone gang. In connection with the Federal parole of Paul Ricca, "Little New York" Campagna, Charles Gioe, and Phil D'Andrea, Accardo was indicted in Federal court in Chicago. There again there are documents in connection with hearings held in New York concerning that matter. Peskin at the hearing denied the assault and stated : This thing is bum publicity for me and no good for the industry. I was in charge of the Boston office 4 years. Mr. PETERSON. In 1936 Lipschultz, who was then residing at 4342 Ogden Avenue, pled guilty to income tax evasion in Chicago court and was fined $500 and paid $7,000 in a compromise settlement. Should rap lyrics be used as evidence in court? His last sentence being pronounced October 30, 1940, for violation of the internal Revenue Act. It was further charged that the operation of the United Liquor Stores, Inc., the company lead failed to pay the State sales tax since 1934 and owed a delinquency of $50,000. Of course this didn't sound reassuring to Levinson. That was a liquor association. Moretti, a former police officer, had been seen wearing Accardos gold cufflinks around town in the days before he was killed. At the time Capone was prosecuted for income-tax evasion he was sentenced for contempt of court for carrying weapons in the Federal courtroom. (Whereupon, at 12: 25 p. m., the committee recessed until 2 : 30 p. m. the same day. The CHAIRMAN. For convenience, we might refer to the New York mob as the Frank Costello gang and the Chicago gang as the Capone syndicate. But just before he began serving his sentence he was ambushed and shot. Max Caldwell incidentally is presently located in Miami. No. Dobkin has been a betting commissioner for many years. Caldwell was then kicked out of the union. For a while, Frank Nitti stepped up to take Capones place as boss. Mr. PETERSON. He has also been known to maintain close relations with some of the individuals who have been prominently identified with the underworld on the east coast. Willie Heeney has likewise been prominently identified as a member of the Capone syndicate for a long time. Mr. PETERSON. With reference to juke boxes generally in Chicago, the Loop area has been controlled by the Century Music Co., which was originally under the domination of Denis Cooney; Capone's syndicate vice manager of the first ward. Accardo was called to testify, but he took the fifth and revealed nothing. In fact, information has been received that after the $70,000 fire at the Tavern Distributing, Inc., records and appliance division in Miami, on June 15, 1947, Anthony De Lordo actually tried to contact Sam Taran by telephone. Kastel received large sums of money for the promotion of William Whitely liquors in the United States through the Alliance Distributors, which was controlled by Irving Haim in 1934 Costello obtained the agency contract for Whitely brands which he transferred to Alliance Distributors, of which Irving Haim was the principal owner. The CHAIRMAN. Getting back to the Capone syndicate, I think it might be important briefly to give you a brief background of some of these individuals who are now the leaders of the Capone syndicate. The $275,000 seized in the raid on Accardo's home was later returned to him. Shortly after the shooting, Accardo was seen in the lobby of Capones headquarters, the Lexington Hotel on Michigan Avenue, with a machine gun. Many of the group of course were big-time operators in the field of gambling. Capezio has been engaged in big-time gambling operations in Chicago. Tony Accardo died on May 22, 1992, from congestive heart failure and acute respiratory failure. "Tony Accardo is Joe Batters" takes place in 1920s America and introduces the title character, Tony Accardo, a brutal associate of Al Capone and notorious hired killer for the mob. The first floor contained a saloon, cafe, and the office of Torrio. During the court hearings the Government produced evidence showing that Ralph Capone maintained five separate accounts at the Pinkert State Bank, Cicero, Ill., under the names of Ralph Capone, James Costello, Jr., James Carson, James Carter, and James Carroll, and that he had deposited in these accounts approximately a half million dollars. I might say that that resolution was one of the reasons that I happened to file the resolution in the early part of this Congress. It was also understood that Epstein visited Mexico City in the early part of 1949, where he met Virginia. . He was the second of six children. The police recovered records which revealed that John Torrio, John Patton, Al. He is a close friend of Tony Accardo, and was also closely associated with Nick Circella, alias Nick Dean, one of the Capone gang members convicted in the extortion case. He has been the part owner of the El Patio gambling place at 5914 West Cermak Road, together with Joe Corngold. Mr. Peterson, will you continue with your testimony, please? I was under the impression that that was who it was. The CHAIRMAN. The CHAIRMAN. He was indicted by the Cook County Grand Jury on January 30, 1942, as I mentioned a few moments ago, with others for conspiracy to operate policy rackets. Phil went to Vegas, sent to kill Sunshine on suspician that he was stealing some of it. In the opinion of at least the chairman of this committee, you are outstanding in the work that you have done in your experience and you are well qualified to be of service to the committee in telling us not only the matters about the situation in Chicago but in other sections of the country. It appears that he did proceed to New York City and was grilled by the grand jury in connection with that case. He was murdered in the Rouse House in Libertyville, which was the site of a 1980 crime in which 15-year-old William Rouse used a shotgun to murder his millionaire parents, Bruce and Darlene Rouse.. At the time of Mangano's death he was riding in a car owned by Cavaliera. Mr. PETERSON. We stand in recess until 10 o'clock in the morning. Mr. Peterson, we will recess at about 12:25 if you can find some place where you can stop. Frank Garnet has also been operating juke boxes as a distributor in Los Angeles. Mr. HALLEY. The CHAIRMAN. Is your testimony going to apply to gangs, as you say, attempting to take over local government? In 1933 Adonis sent his representative to Chicago to help reorganize the Manhattan Brewery. There were four Counts in the indictment. Pat Manno also has listed as his permanent address 1439 North Franklin Street, River Forest, Ill. Lawrence Imburgio, alias Hindu, is the brother of Joseph Imburgio Bulger, former mayor of Melrose Park, Ill. You will recall that Bulger's name was used by Tony Accardo in gaining entrance to the Federal penitentiary to visit Capone mobsters whose parole created a national sensation. Senator WILEY. In 1923 he operated a garage at 1214 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, with Murray Humphreys. In December 1940, when the attorney general - that is, the attorney general of the State of Illinois secured an injunction against bookmakers in the State of Illinois, it appeared that Joe Epstein was then connected with Edward Stern, Jack Terman, Julius Horwick, and James Mondi. He is also allegedly owner of a cocktail lounge and there have also been allegations, which have not been proved, that he has an interest in a currency exchange. Chicago. Tony Accardo died on May 22, 1992, from congestive heart failure and acute respiratory failure. 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